Richard Lewontin

Biologist and geneticist, evolutionist

Richard Lewontin - Biologist and geneticist, evolutionist
Born

March 29th, 1929
96 years ago

Died

2021
4 years ago — 92 years old

Category

Scientists & Innovators

Country

United States

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Contributions focused on population genetics and evolutionary biology. Worked on the concept of genetic diversity and its implications for evolution. Engaged in the debate on the role of genetics and environment in human behavior. Served as a professor at Harvard University, influencing many students and researchers in the field of biology.

Co-authored 'The Genetic Basis of Evolutionary Change'

Contributed to the study of genetic variation in populations

Pioneered ideas on the role of ecology in evolution

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